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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 684.41 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 684.41 and 182.43 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 684.41 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/684.41 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 684.41 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 124,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,856.00/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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