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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 688.75 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 688.75 and 151.05 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 688.75 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/688.75 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 688.75 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 104,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,035.01/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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