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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 688.56 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 688.56 and 184.92 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 688.56 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/688.56 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 688.56 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 127,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,328.52/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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