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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 684.78 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 684.78 and 182.88 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 684.78 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/684.78 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 684.78 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 125,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,232.57/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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