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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.88, 684.99 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.88, 684.99 and 148.63 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.88 : 684.99 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.88/684.99 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.88x = 684.99 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.88x = 101,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,810.06/456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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