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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.89, 694.44 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.89, 694.44 and 154.78 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.89 : 694.44 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.89/694.44 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.89x = 694.44 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.89x = 107,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,485.42/462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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