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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.85 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.85 and 149.64 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.85 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.85 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.85 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 102,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,780.23/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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