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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.85, 685.26 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.85, 685.26 and 182.87 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.85 : 685.26 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.85/685.26 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.85x = 685.26 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.85x = 125,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,313.50/456.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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