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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 683.04 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 683.04 and 238.68 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 683.04 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/683.04 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 683.04 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 163,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,027.99/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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