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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 687.91 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 687.91 and 150.42 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 687.91 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/687.91 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 687.91 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 103,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,475.42/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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