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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 686.66 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 686.66 and 183.83 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 686.66 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/686.66 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 686.66 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 126,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,224.36/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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