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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 694.42 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 694.42 and 154.77 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 694.42 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/694.42 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 694.42 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 107,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,475.38/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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