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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 691.16 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 691.16 and 152.53 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 691.16 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/691.16 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 691.16 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 105,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,420.14/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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