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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 689.16 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 689.16 and 185.45 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 689.16 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/689.16 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 689.16 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 127,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,804.72/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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