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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 689.63 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 689.63 and 151.49 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 689.63 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/689.63 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 689.63 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 104,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,472.05/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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