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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 688.02 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 688.02 and 239.38 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 688.02 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/688.02 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 688.02 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 164,698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,698.23/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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