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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.57, 689.48 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.57, 689.48 and 151.51 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.57 : 689.48 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.57/689.48 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.57x = 689.48 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.57x = 104,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463.11/459.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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