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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 687.95 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 687.95 and 242.19 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 687.95 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/687.95 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 687.95 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 166,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,614.61/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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