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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 686.72 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 686.72 and 241.68 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 686.72 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/686.72 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 686.72 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 165,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,966.49/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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