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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.79, 688.18 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.79, 688.18 and 184.88 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.79 : 688.18 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.79/688.18 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.79x = 688.18 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.79x = 127,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,228.80/458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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