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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.84, 686.76 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.84, 686.76 and 241.84 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.84 : 686.76 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.84/686.76 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.84x = 686.76 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.84x = 166,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,086.04/457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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