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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.61 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.61 and 154.98 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.61 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.61 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.61 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 107,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,650.46/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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