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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 686.78 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 686.78 and 241.38 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 686.78 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/686.78 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 686.78 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 165,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,777.28/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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