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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.53 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.53 and 184.51 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.53 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.53 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.53 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 126,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,857.48/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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