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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.70, 685.02 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.70, 685.02 and 182.46 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.70 : 685.02 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.70/685.02 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.70x = 685.02 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.70x = 124,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,988.75/456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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