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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 685.44 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 685.44 and 183 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 685.44 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/685.44 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 685.44 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 125,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,435.52/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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