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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.49, 687.45 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.49, 687.45 and 184.71 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.49 : 687.45 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.49/687.45 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.49x = 687.45 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.49x = 126,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,978.89/458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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