Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 687 and 154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 458, 687 and 154 is: 231
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458 : 687 = 154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458/687 = 154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458x = 687 × 154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458x = 105,798 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,798/458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231
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