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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.93, 691.47 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.93, 691.47 and 152.87 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.93 : 691.47 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.93/691.47 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.93x = 691.47 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.93x = 105,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,705.02/460.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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