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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.79, 687.98 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.79, 687.98 and 184.65 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.79 : 687.98 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.79/687.98 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.79x = 687.98 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.79x = 127,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,034.58/458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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