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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 686.49 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 686.49 and 183.51 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 686.49 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/686.49 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 686.49 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 125,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,977.78/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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