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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.86, 688.34 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.86, 688.34 and 150.72 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.86 : 688.34 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.86/688.34 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.86x = 688.34 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.86x = 103,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,746.60/458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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