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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 685.14 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 685.14 and 183.12 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 685.14 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/685.14 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 685.14 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 125,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,462.84/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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