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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 687.03 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 687.03 and 241.75 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 687.03 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/687.03 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 687.03 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 166,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,089.50/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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