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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.74, 689.76 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.74, 689.76 and 151.60 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.74 : 689.76 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.74/689.76 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.74x = 689.76 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.74x = 104,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,567.62/459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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