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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 687.24 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 687.24 and 184.07 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 687.24 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/687.24 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 687.24 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 126,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,496.83/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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