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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.69, 686.60 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.69, 686.60 and 241.21 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.69 : 686.60 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.69/686.60 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.69x = 686.60 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.69x = 165,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,614.79/457.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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