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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 686.21 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 686.21 and 183.59 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 686.21 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/686.21 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 686.21 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 125,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,979.52/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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