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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 684.64 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 684.64 and 182.46 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 684.64 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/684.64 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 684.64 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 124,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,919.41/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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