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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.90, 688.05 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.90, 688.05 and 150.65 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.90 : 688.05 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.90/688.05 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.90x = 688.05 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.90x = 103,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,652.26/458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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