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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.99, 694.33 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.99, 694.33 and 154.75 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.99 : 694.33 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.99/694.33 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.99x = 694.33 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.99x = 107,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,443.32/462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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