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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 693.86 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 693.86 and 154.46 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 693.86 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/693.86 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 693.86 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 107,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,171.44/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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