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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 686.03 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 686.03 and 183.45 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 686.03 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/686.03 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 686.03 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 125,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,851.29/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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