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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 688.42 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 688.42 and 185.01 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 688.42 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/688.42 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 688.42 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 127,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,364.58/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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