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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 690.99 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 690.99 and 152.53 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 690.99 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/690.99 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 690.99 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 105,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,394.41/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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