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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 687 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 687 and 149.74 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 687 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/687 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 687 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 102,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,871.38/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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