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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 683.66 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 683.66 and 239.38 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 683.66 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/683.66 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 683.66 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 163,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,654.53/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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