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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 691.17 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 691.17 and 152.63 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 691.17 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/691.17 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 691.17 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 105,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,493.28/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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