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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 687.06 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 687.06 and 241.68 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 687.06 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/687.06 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 687.06 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 166,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,048.66/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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