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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 687.03 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 687.03 and 149.79 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 687.03 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/687.03 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 687.03 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 102,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,910.22/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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