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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.48, 688.92 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.48, 688.92 and 185.52 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.48 : 688.92 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.48/688.92 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.48x = 688.92 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.48x = 127,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,808.44/459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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