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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 686.53 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 686.53 and 184.01 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 686.53 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/686.53 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 686.53 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 126,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,328.39/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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