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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 693.08 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 693.08 and 153.83 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 693.08 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/693.08 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 693.08 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 106,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,616.50/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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