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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 687.29 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 687.29 and 366.12 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 687.29 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/687.29 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 687.29 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 251,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,628.78/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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