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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 689.85 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 689.85 and 151.79 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 689.85 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/689.85 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 689.85 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 104,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,708.88/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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