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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.32, 689.08 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.32, 689.08 and 151.19 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.32 : 689.08 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.32/689.08 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.32x = 689.08 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.32x = 104,183.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,183.41/459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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