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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 690.80 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 690.80 and 152.34 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 690.80 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/690.80 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 690.80 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 105,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,236.47/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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