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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.35, 684.63 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.35, 684.63 and 182.45 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.35 : 684.63 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.35/684.63 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.35x = 684.63 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.35x = 124,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,910.74/456.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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