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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.85, 691.30 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.85, 691.30 and 152.73 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.85 : 691.30 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.85/691.30 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.85x = 691.30 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.85x = 105,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,582.25/460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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