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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 687.96 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 687.96 and 367.22 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 687.96 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/687.96 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 687.96 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 252,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,632.67/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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