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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.94, 685.43 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.94, 685.43 and 182.89 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 685.43 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/685.43 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 685.43 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 125,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,358.29/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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