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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 684.50 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 684.50 and 239.88 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 684.50 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/684.50 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 684.50 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 164,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,197.86/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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