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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.24, 686.12 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.24, 686.12 and 183.28 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.24 : 686.12 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.24/686.12 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.24x = 686.12 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.24x = 125,752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,752.07/457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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