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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.69, 688.32 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.69, 688.32 and 181.28 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.69 : 688.32 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.69/688.32 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.69x = 688.32 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.69x = 124,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,778.65/458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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