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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 693.84 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 693.84 and 154.52 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 693.84 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/693.84 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 693.84 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 107,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,211.87/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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