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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 687.47 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 687.47 and 184.27 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 687.47 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/687.47 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 687.47 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 126,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,680.10/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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