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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 684.65 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 684.65 and 182.34 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 684.65 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/684.65 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 684.65 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 124,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,839.54/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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