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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.95, 688.53 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.95, 688.53 and 185.02 is: 277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.95 : 688.53 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.95/688.53 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.95x = 688.53 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.95x = 127,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,391.82/458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.57

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