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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.33, 685.89 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.33, 685.89 and 183.35 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.33 : 685.89 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.33/685.89 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.33x = 685.89 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.33x = 125,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,754.50/457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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