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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 689.55 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 689.55 and 151.60 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 689.55 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/689.55 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 689.55 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 104,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,535.78/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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