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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 688.10 and 367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 688.10 and 367.63 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 688.10 = 367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/688.10 = 367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 688.10 × 367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 252,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,960.92/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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