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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 686.30 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 686.30 and 183.42 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 686.30 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/686.30 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 686.30 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 125,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,881.15/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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