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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 687.09 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 687.09 and 184.35 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 687.09 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/687.09 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 687.09 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 126,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,665.04/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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