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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 685.78 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 685.78 and 149.04 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 685.78 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/685.78 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 685.78 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 102,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,208.65/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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