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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 686.57 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 686.57 and 149.51 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 686.57 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/686.57 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 686.57 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 102,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,650.05/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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