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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.44, 688.68 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.44, 688.68 and 185.42 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.44 : 688.68 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.44/688.68 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.44x = 688.68 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.44x = 127,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,695.05/459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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