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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 693.60 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 693.60 and 154.29 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 693.60 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/693.60 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 693.60 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 107,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,015.54/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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