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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 689.35 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 689.35 and 151.54 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 689.35 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/689.35 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 689.35 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 104,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,464.10/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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