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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.17, 685.98 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.17, 685.98 and 183.45 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.17 : 685.98 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.17/685.98 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.17x = 685.98 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.17x = 125,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,843.03/457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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