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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.63, 686.45 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.63, 686.45 and 366.21 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.63 : 686.45 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.63/686.45 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.63x = 686.45 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.63x = 251,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,384.85/457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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