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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 685.53 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 685.53 and 183.19 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 685.53 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/685.53 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 685.53 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 125,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,582.24/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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