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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.87, 687.03 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.87, 687.03 and 184.19 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.87 : 687.03 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.87/687.03 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.87x = 687.03 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.87x = 126,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,544.06/457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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