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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 684.07 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 684.07 and 239.45 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 684.07 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/684.07 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 684.07 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 163,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,796.54/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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