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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 684.40 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 684.40 and 240.08 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 684.40 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/684.40 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 684.40 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 164,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,310.75/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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