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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.69, 687.69 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.69, 687.69 and 150.47 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.69 : 687.69 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.69/687.69 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.69x = 687.69 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.69x = 103,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,476.71/458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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