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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 687.93 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 687.93 and 150.44 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 687.93 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/687.93 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 687.93 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 103,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,492.19/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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