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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 686.46 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 686.46 and 241.24 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 686.46 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/686.46 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 686.46 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 165,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,601.61/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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