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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.63 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.63 and 152.43 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.63 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.63 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.63 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 105,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,269.28/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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