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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 687.57 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 687.57 and 184.69 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 687.57 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/687.57 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 687.57 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 126,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,987.30/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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