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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 687.14 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 687.14 and 241.48 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 687.14 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/687.14 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 687.14 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 165,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,930.57/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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