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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 690.80 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 690.80 and 152.46 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 690.80 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/690.80 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 690.80 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 105,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,319.37/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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