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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 686.04 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 686.04 and 183.32 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 686.04 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/686.04 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 686.04 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 125,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,761.42/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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