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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 684.29 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 684.29 and 239.56 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 684.29 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/684.29 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 684.29 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 163,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,927.31/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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