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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.53 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.53 and 184 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.53 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.53 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.53 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 126,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,321.52/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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