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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.73, 686.45 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.73, 686.45 and 241.19 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.73 : 686.45 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.73/686.45 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.73x = 686.45 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.73x = 165,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,562.05/457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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