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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.64, 689.49 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.64, 689.49 and 185.73 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.64 : 689.49 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.64/689.49 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.64x = 689.49 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.64x = 128,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,061.69/459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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