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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 686.24 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 686.24 and 183.44 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 686.24 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/686.24 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 686.24 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 125,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,883.87/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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