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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 687.90 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 687.90 and 150.40 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 687.90 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/687.90 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 687.90 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 103,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,460.16/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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