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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 684.72 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 684.72 and 240 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 684.72 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/684.72 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 684.72 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 164,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,332.80/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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