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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.97, 688.39 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.97, 688.39 and 239.35 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.97 : 688.39 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.97/688.39 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.97x = 688.39 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.97x = 164,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,766.15/458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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