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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 688.07 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 688.07 and 150.48 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 688.07 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/688.07 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 688.07 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 103,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,540.77/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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