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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 686.95 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 686.95 and 183.89 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 686.95 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/686.95 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 686.95 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 126,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,324.24/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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