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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.09, 688.46 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.09, 688.46 and 185.11 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.09 : 688.46 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.09/688.46 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.09x = 688.46 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.09x = 127,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,438.18/459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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