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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 684.96 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 684.96 and 183.15 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 684.96 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/684.96 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 684.96 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 125,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,450.42/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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