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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 926.30 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 926.30 and 184.64 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 926.30 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/926.30 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 926.30 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 171,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,032.03/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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