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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 688.74 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 688.74 and 185.01 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 688.74 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/688.74 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 688.74 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 127,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,423.79/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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