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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.01, 685.83 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.01, 685.83 and 183.17 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.01 : 685.83 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.01/685.83 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.01x = 685.83 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.01x = 125,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,620.05/457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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