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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 683.95 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 683.95 and 239.36 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 683.95 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/683.95 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 683.95 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 163,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,710.27/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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