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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 688.92 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 688.92 and 239.67 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 688.92 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/688.92 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 688.92 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 165,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,113.46/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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