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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.03, 685.58 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.03, 685.58 and 183.05 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.03 : 685.58 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.03/685.58 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.03x = 685.58 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.03x = 125,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,495.42/457.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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