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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 686.48 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 686.48 and 149.41 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 686.48 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/686.48 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 686.48 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 102,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,567.09/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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