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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.79, 692.63 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.79, 692.63 and 153.65 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.79 : 692.63 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.79/692.63 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.79x = 692.63 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.79x = 106,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,418.37/461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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