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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.91, 686.94 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.91, 686.94 and 184.01 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.91 : 686.94 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.91/686.94 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.91x = 686.94 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.91x = 126,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,403.83/457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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