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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.99, 685.53 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.99, 685.53 and 148.79 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.99 : 685.53 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.99/685.53 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.99x = 685.53 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.99x = 101,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,996.58/456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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