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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 687.80 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 687.80 and 366.51 is: 550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 687.80 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/687.80 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 687.80 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 252,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,080.31/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.27

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