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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 683.33 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 683.33 and 182.07 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 683.33 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/683.33 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 683.33 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 124,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,412.98/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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