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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 685.19 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 685.19 and 240.66 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 685.19 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/685.19 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 685.19 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 164,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,897.83/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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