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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 694.19 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 694.19 and 150.42 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 694.19 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/694.19 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 694.19 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 104,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,419.31/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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