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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.61, 688.72 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.61, 688.72 and 185.55 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.61 : 688.72 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.61/688.72 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.61x = 688.72 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.61x = 127,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,792.00/459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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