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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 686.45 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 686.45 and 365.86 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 686.45 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/686.45 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 686.45 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 251,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,146.11/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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