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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 684.84 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 684.84 and 148.49 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 684.84 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/684.84 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 684.84 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 101,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,691.89/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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