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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 687 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 687 and 240.96 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 687 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/687 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 687 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 165,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,539.52/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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