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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 686.39 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 686.39 and 149.54 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 686.39 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/686.39 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 686.39 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 102,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,638.58/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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