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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 687.86 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 687.86 and 184.61 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 687.86 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/687.86 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 687.86 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 126,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,981.47/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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