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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.78, 623.62 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.78, 623.62 and 184.64 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.78 : 623.62 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.78/623.62 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.78x = 623.62 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.78x = 115,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,145.20/415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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