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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 685.66 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 685.66 and 183.18 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 685.66 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/685.66 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 685.66 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 125,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,599.20/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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