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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 686.55 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 686.55 and 183.99 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 686.55 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/686.55 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 686.55 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 126,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,318.33/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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