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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 623.64 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 623.64 and 184.63 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 623.64 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/623.64 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 623.64 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 115,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,142.65/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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