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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.23, 685.71 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.23, 685.71 and 183.27 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.23 : 685.71 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.23/685.71 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.23x = 685.71 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.23x = 125,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,670.07/457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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