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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 686.49 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 686.49 and 149.63 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 686.49 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/686.49 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 686.49 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 102,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,719.50/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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