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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.48 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.48 and 183.80 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.48 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.48 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.48 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 126,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,175.02/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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