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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 691.14 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 691.14 and 152.60 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 691.14 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/691.14 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 691.14 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 105,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,467.96/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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