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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.49, 685.95 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.49, 685.95 and 183.71 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.49 : 685.95 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.49/685.95 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.49x = 685.95 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.49x = 126,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,015.87/457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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