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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 688.05 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 688.05 and 184.74 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 688.05 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/688.05 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 688.05 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 127,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,110.36/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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