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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.19, 685.41 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.19, 685.41 and 183.02 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.19 : 685.41 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.19/685.41 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.19x = 685.41 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.19x = 125,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,442.82/457.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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