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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 686.31 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 686.31 and 241.08 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 686.31 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/686.31 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 686.31 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 165,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,455.61/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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