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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 688.55 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 688.55 and 185.35 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 688.55 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/688.55 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 688.55 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 127,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,618.37/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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