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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.63, 693.69 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.63, 693.69 and 154.40 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.63 : 693.69 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.63/693.69 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.63x = 693.69 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.63x = 107,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,105.59/462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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