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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 685.40 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 685.40 and 183.33 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 685.40 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/685.40 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 685.40 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 125,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,653.47/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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