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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.59, 686.41 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.59, 686.41 and 149.44 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.59 : 686.41 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.59/686.41 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.59x = 686.41 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.59x = 102,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,577.11/457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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