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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 686.02 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 686.02 and 366.14 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 686.02 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/686.02 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 686.02 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 251,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,179.36/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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