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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.73, 685.37 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.73, 685.37 and 182.78 is: 274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.73 : 685.37 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.73/685.37 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.73x = 685.37 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.73x = 125,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,271.01/456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.28

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