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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 689.58 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 689.58 and 185.96 is: 278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 689.58 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/689.58 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 689.58 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 128,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,234.30/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.75

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