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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 684.48 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 684.48 and 182.32 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 684.48 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/684.48 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 684.48 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 124,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,794.39/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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