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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 688.40 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 688.40 and 184.97 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 688.40 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/688.40 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 688.40 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 127,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,328.98/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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