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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 693.73 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 693.73 and 154.39 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 693.73 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/693.73 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 693.73 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 107,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,100.73/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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