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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 686.64 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 686.64 and 365.98 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 686.64 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/686.64 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 686.64 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 251,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,296.87/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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