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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.74, 684.80 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.74, 684.80 and 182.75 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.74 : 684.80 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.74/684.80 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.74x = 684.80 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.74x = 125,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,146.29/456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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