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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 686.09 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 686.09 and 241.34 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 686.09 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/686.09 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 686.09 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 165,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,578.13/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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