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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 687.06 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 687.06 and 184.36 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 687.06 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/687.06 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 687.06 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 126,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,666.38/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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