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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.69, 687.54 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.69, 687.54 and 184.67 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.69 : 687.54 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.69/687.54 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.69x = 687.54 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.69x = 126,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,968.01/458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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