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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 691.00 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 691.00 and 152.82 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 691.00 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/691.00 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 691.00 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 105,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,598.24/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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