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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.64, 689.58 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.64, 689.58 and 151.58 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.64 : 689.58 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.64/689.58 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.64x = 689.58 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.64x = 104,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,523.41/459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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