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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 683.58 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 683.58 and 239.11 is: 358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 683.58 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/683.58 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 683.58 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 163,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,450.77/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.77

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