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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.53, 687.82 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.53, 687.82 and 184.62 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.53 : 687.82 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.53/687.82 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.53x = 687.82 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.53x = 126,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,983.92/458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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