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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.49, 687.63 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.49, 687.63 and 184.50 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.49 : 687.63 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.49/687.63 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.49x = 687.63 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.49x = 126,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,867.74/458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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