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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 686.22 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 686.22 and 241.08 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 686.22 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/686.22 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 686.22 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 165,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,433.92/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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