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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.78, 686.61 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.78, 686.61 and 149.77 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.78 : 686.61 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.78/686.61 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.78x = 686.61 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.78x = 102,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,833.58/457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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