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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.46 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.46 and 241.56 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.46 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.46 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.46 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 165,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,821.28/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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