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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.53, 932.45 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.53, 932.45 and 182.79 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.53 : 932.45 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.53/932.45 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.53x = 932.45 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.53x = 170,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,441.62/621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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