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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.90, 691.31 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.90, 691.31 and 152.76 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.90 : 691.31 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.90/691.31 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.90x = 691.31 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.90x = 105,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,604.90/460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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