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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.43, 684.77 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.43, 684.77 and 182.53 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.43 : 684.77 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.43/684.77 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.43x = 684.77 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.43x = 124,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,991.07/456.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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