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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.77, 970.15 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.77, 970.15 and 184.49 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.77 : 970.15 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.77/970.15 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.77x = 970.15 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.77x = 178,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,982.97/646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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