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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.44, 688.66 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.44, 688.66 and 185.36 is: 277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.44 : 688.66 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.44/688.66 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.44x = 688.66 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.44x = 127,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,650.02/459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.84

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