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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 684.74 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 684.74 and 182.58 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 684.74 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/684.74 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 684.74 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 125,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,018.92/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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