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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.66, 686.58 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.66, 686.58 and 241.48 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.66 : 686.58 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.66/686.58 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.66x = 686.58 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.66x = 165,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,795.34/457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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