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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 682.73 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 682.73 and 239.09 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 682.73 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/682.73 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 682.73 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 163,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,230.20/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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