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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 686.04 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 686.04 and 240.92 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 686.04 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/686.04 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 686.04 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 165,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,280.76/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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