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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,007.25 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,007.25 and 184.52 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,007.25 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,007.25 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,007.25 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 185,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,851.81/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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