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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 690.60 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 690.60 and 152.29 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 690.60 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/690.60 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 690.60 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 105,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,168.02/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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