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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 688.97 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 688.97 and 151.46 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 688.97 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/688.97 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 688.97 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 104,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,351.40/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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