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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.62, 684.78 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.62, 684.78 and 148.42 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.62 : 684.78 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.62/684.78 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.62x = 684.78 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.62x = 101,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,635.05/456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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