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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 685.31 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 685.31 and 240.41 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 685.31 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/685.31 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 685.31 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 164,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,755.38/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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