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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 685.08 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 685.08 and 240.11 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 685.08 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/685.08 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 685.08 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 164,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,494.56/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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