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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 686.31 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 686.31 and 149.37 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 686.31 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/686.31 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 686.31 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 102,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,510.69/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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