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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 688.19 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 688.19 and 184.72 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 688.19 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/688.19 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 688.19 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 127,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,119.81/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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