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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.58, 693.66 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.58, 693.66 and 154.47 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.58 : 693.66 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.58/693.66 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.58x = 693.66 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.58x = 107,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,152.84/462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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