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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 685.92 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 685.92 and 183.68 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 685.92 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/685.92 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 685.92 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 125,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,989.79/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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