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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.65, 687.83 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.65, 687.83 and 150.43 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.65 : 687.83 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.65/687.83 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.65x = 687.83 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.65x = 103,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,469.58/458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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