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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 686.16 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 686.16 and 183.63 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 686.16 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/686.16 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 686.16 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 125,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,999.56/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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