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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 685.31 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 685.31 and 182.97 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 685.31 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/685.31 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 685.31 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 125,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,390.26/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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