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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 687.36 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 687.36 and 184.37 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 687.36 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/687.36 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 687.36 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 126,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,725.13/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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