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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 693.81 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 693.81 and 154.44 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 693.81 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/693.81 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 693.81 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 107,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,152.02/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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