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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 687.54 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 687.54 and 184.48 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 687.54 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/687.54 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 687.54 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 126,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,835.31/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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