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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 684.03 and 239.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 684.03 and 239.65 is: 359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 684.03 = 239.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/684.03 = 239.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 684.03 × 239.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 163,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,927.79/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.55

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