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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 689.13 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 689.13 and 151.30 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 689.13 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/689.13 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 689.13 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 104,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,265.37/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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