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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.90, 687.17 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.90, 687.17 and 184.05 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.90 : 687.17 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.90/687.17 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.90x = 687.17 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.90x = 126,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,473.64/457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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