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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 691.17 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 691.17 and 152.49 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 691.17 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/691.17 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 691.17 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 105,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,396.51/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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