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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 687.48 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 687.48 and 184.46 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 687.48 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/687.48 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 687.48 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 126,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,812.56/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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