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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 687.40 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 687.40 and 184.30 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 687.40 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/687.40 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 687.40 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 126,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,687.82/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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