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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 687.36 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 687.36 and 184.56 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 687.36 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/687.36 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 687.36 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 126,859.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,859.16/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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