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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 694.05 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 694.05 and 154.53 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 694.05 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/694.05 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 694.05 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 107,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251.55/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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