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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.60, 686.68 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.60, 686.68 and 183.64 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.60 : 686.68 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.60/686.68 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.60x = 686.68 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.60x = 126,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,101.92/457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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