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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.70 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.70 and 149.51 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.70 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.70 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.70 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 102,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,668.52/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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