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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 687.86 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 687.86 and 150.39 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 687.86 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/687.86 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 687.86 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 103,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,446.63/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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