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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 682.90 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 682.90 and 239.08 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 682.90 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/682.90 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 682.90 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 163,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,267.73/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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