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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 688.11 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 688.11 and 184.78 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 688.11 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/688.11 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 688.11 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 127,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,148.97/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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