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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 687.04 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 687.04 and 149.85 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 687.04 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/687.04 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 687.04 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 102,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,949.51/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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