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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.75, 686.68 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.75, 686.68 and 149.63 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.75 : 686.68 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.75/686.68 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.75x = 686.68 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.75x = 102,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,747.93/457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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