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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 688.52 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 688.52 and 239.55 is: 359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 688.52 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/688.52 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 688.52 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 164,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,933.77/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.56

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