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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 687.35 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 687.35 and 184.19 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 687.35 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/687.35 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 687.35 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 126,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,600.02/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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