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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 688.18 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 688.18 and 184.94 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 688.18 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/688.18 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 688.18 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 127,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,272.01/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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