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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.59, 686.61 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.59, 686.61 and 183.87 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.59 : 686.61 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.59/686.61 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.59x = 686.61 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.59x = 126,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,246.98/457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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