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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.48, 933.40 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.48, 933.40 and 183.68 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.48 : 933.40 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.48/933.40 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.48x = 933.40 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.48x = 171,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,442.83/622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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