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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 687.38 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 687.38 and 184.56 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 687.38 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/687.38 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 687.38 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 126,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,862.85/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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