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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 687.08 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 687.08 and 183.98 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 687.08 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/687.08 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 687.08 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 126,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,411.16/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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