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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 691.24 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 691.24 and 152.71 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 691.24 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/691.24 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 691.24 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 105,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,555.04/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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