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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 694.45 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 694.45 and 154.74 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 694.45 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/694.45 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 694.45 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 107,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,459.19/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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