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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.55, 689.45 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.55, 689.45 and 151.45 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.55 : 689.45 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.55/689.45 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.55x = 689.45 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.55x = 104,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,416.45/459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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