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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 686.81 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 686.81 and 183.79 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 686.81 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/686.81 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 686.81 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 126,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,228.81/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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