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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 687.54 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 687.54 and 184.32 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 687.54 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/687.54 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 687.54 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 126,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,723.94/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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