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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 688.41 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 688.41 and 184.98 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 688.41 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/688.41 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 688.41 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 127,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,339.90/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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