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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 691.38 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 691.38 and 152.68 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 691.38 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/691.38 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 691.38 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 105,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,559.90/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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