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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 687.67 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 687.67 and 184.75 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 687.67 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/687.67 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 687.67 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 127,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,047.03/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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