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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 688.77 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 688.77 and 185.58 is: 278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 688.77 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/688.77 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 688.77 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 127,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,821.94/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.26

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