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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.58, 969.71 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.58, 969.71 and 184.27 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.58 : 969.71 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.58/969.71 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.58x = 969.71 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.58x = 178,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,686.50/646.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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