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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 688.47 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 688.47 and 150.84 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 688.47 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/688.47 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 688.47 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 103,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,848.81/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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