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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.63, 694.02 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.63, 694.02 and 154.50 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.63 : 694.02 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.63/694.02 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.63x = 694.02 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.63x = 107,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,226.09/462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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