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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 694.29 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 694.29 and 154.76 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 694.29 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/694.29 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 694.29 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 107,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,445.43/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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