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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.61, 687.75 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.61, 687.75 and 361.31 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.61 : 687.75 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.61/687.75 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.61x = 687.75 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.61x = 248,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,490.95/458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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