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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 686.51 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 686.51 and 183.70 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 686.51 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/686.51 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 686.51 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 126,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,112.52/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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