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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 691.02 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 691.02 and 152.56 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 691.02 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/691.02 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 691.02 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 105,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,422.01/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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