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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.64 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.64 and 241.71 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.64 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.64 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.64 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 165,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,967.75/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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