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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 688.51 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 688.51 and 150.77 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 688.51 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/688.51 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 688.51 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 103,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,808.61/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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