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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.69, 689.67 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.69, 689.67 and 151.63 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.69 : 689.67 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.69/689.67 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.69x = 689.67 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.69x = 104,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,574.66/459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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