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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.99, 694.50 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.99, 694.50 and 150.63 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.99 : 694.50 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.99/694.50 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.99x = 694.50 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.99x = 104,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,612.54/462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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