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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 687.91 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 687.91 and 184.66 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 687.91 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/687.91 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 687.91 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 127,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,029.46/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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