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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 687.84 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 687.84 and 150.50 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 687.84 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/687.84 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 687.84 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 103,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,519.92/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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