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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 687.72 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 687.72 and 146.15 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 687.72 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/687.72 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 687.72 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 100,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,507.42/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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