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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.99, 691.50 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.99, 691.50 and 152.92 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.99 : 691.50 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.99/691.50 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.99x = 691.50 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.99x = 105,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,745.62/460.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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