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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 686.36 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 686.36 and 366.44 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 686.36 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/686.36 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 686.36 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 251,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,509.64/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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