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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 686.28 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 686.28 and 149.32 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 686.28 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/686.28 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 686.28 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 102,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,475.33/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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