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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 684.87 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 684.87 and 240.85 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 684.87 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/684.87 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 684.87 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 164,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,950.94/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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