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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 686.36 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 686.36 and 149.28 is: 223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 686.36 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/686.36 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 686.36 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 102,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,459.82/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.94

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