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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 682.62 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 682.62 and 239.04 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 682.62 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/682.62 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 682.62 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 163,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,173.48/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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