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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.49, 686.64 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.49, 686.64 and 184.12 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.49 : 686.64 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.49/686.64 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.49x = 686.64 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.49x = 126,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,424.16/457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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