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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.93, 687.03 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.93, 687.03 and 149.78 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.93 : 687.03 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.93/687.03 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.93x = 687.03 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.93x = 102,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,905.63/457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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