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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 687.94 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 687.94 and 150.51 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 687.94 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/687.94 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 687.94 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 103,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,541.03/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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