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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 687.07 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 687.07 and 149.78 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 687.07 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/687.07 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 687.07 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 102,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,909.72/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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