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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.49, 966.76 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.49, 966.76 and 182.30 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.49 : 966.76 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.49/966.76 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.49x = 966.76 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.49x = 176,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,240.35/644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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