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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 686.86 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 686.86 and 149.80 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 686.86 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/686.86 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 686.86 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 102,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,891.63/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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