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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 687.20 and 149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 687.20 and 149.85 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 687.20 = 149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/687.20 = 149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 687.20 × 149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 102,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,973.48/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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