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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.91, 691.54 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.91, 691.54 and 152.80 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.91 : 691.54 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.91/691.54 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.91x = 691.54 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.91x = 105,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,669.09/460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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