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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 689.16 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 689.16 and 151.32 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 689.16 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/689.16 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 689.16 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 104,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,283.69/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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