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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.53, 688.88 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.53, 688.88 and 185.44 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.53 : 688.88 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.53/688.88 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.53x = 688.88 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.53x = 127,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,741.54/459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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