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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 687.87 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 687.87 and 150.36 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 687.87 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/687.87 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 687.87 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 103,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,428.13/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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