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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.99 and 152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.99 and 152.47 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.99 = 152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.99 = 152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.99 × 152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 105,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,355.25/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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