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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.47, 684.62 and 148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.47, 684.62 and 148.27 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.47 : 684.62 = 148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.47/684.62 = 148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.47x = 684.62 × 148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.47x = 101,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,509.95/456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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