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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 685.72 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 685.72 and 183.48 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 685.72 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/685.72 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 685.72 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 125,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,815.91/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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