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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 687.93 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 687.93 and 184.67 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 687.93 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/687.93 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 687.93 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 127,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,040.03/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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