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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.29 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.29 and 184.48 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.29 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.29 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.29 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 114,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,984.54/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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