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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 687.42 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 687.42 and 184.32 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 687.42 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/687.42 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 687.42 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 126,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,705.25/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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