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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.66, 689.42 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.66, 689.42 and 151.52 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.66 : 689.42 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.66/689.42 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.66x = 689.42 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.66x = 104,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463.02/459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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