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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 690.86 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 690.86 and 152.46 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 690.86 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/690.86 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 690.86 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 105,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,328.52/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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