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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 686.52 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 686.52 and 183.52 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 686.52 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/686.52 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 686.52 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 125,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,990.15/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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