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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 687.94 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 687.94 and 184.79 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 687.94 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/687.94 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 687.94 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 127,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,120.99/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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