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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.05, 688.70 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.05, 688.70 and 150.95 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.05 : 688.70 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.05/688.70 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.05x = 688.70 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.05x = 103,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,958.51/459.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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