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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.77, 689.78 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.77, 689.78 and 151.63 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.77 : 689.78 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.77/689.78 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.77x = 689.78 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.77x = 104,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,590.00/459.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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