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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.46 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.46 and 239.09 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.46 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.46 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.46 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 163,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,405.03/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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