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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.82, 686.43 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.82, 686.43 and 183.67 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.82 : 686.43 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.82/686.43 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.82x = 686.43 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.82x = 126,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,078.77/457.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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