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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 686.26 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 686.26 and 183.54 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 686.26 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/686.26 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 686.26 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 125,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,956.16/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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