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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.81, 689.72 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.81, 689.72 and 151.66 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.81 : 689.72 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.81/689.72 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.81x = 689.72 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.81x = 104,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,602.94/459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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