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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 685.65 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 685.65 and 183.40 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 685.65 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/685.65 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 685.65 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 125,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,746.15/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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