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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.29, 685.85 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.29, 685.85 and 149.10 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.29 : 685.85 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.29/685.85 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.29x = 685.85 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.29x = 102,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,260.24/457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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