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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 686.60 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 686.60 and 149.60 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 686.60 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/686.60 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 686.60 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 102,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,715.36/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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