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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.93, 689.98 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.93, 689.98 and 151.70 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.93 : 689.98 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.93/689.98 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.93x = 689.98 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.93x = 104,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,669.21/459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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