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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.01, 684.99 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.01, 684.99 and 183.03 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.01 : 684.99 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.01/684.99 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.01x = 684.99 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.01x = 125,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,373.72/457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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