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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 686.27 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 686.27 and 149.36 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 686.27 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/686.27 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 686.27 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 102,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,500.24/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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