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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 683.97 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 683.97 and 239.44 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 683.97 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/683.97 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 683.97 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 163,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,769.78/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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