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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.31, 687.45 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.31, 687.45 and 184.62 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.31 : 687.45 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.31/687.45 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.31x = 687.45 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.31x = 126,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,917.02/458.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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