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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 615.75 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 615.75 and 150.48 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 615.75 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/615.75 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 615.75 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 92,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,658.06/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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