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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 687.09 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 687.09 and 241.50 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 687.09 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/687.09 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 687.09 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 165,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,932.24/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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