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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.47, 688.97 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.47, 688.97 and 185.49 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.47 : 688.97 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.47/688.97 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.47x = 688.97 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.47x = 127,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,793.60/459.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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