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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 623.66 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 623.66 and 184.59 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 623.66 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/623.66 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 623.66 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 115,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,120.48/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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