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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 688.81 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 688.81 and 185.53 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 688.81 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/688.81 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 688.81 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 127,790.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,790.55/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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