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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.99, 696 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.99, 696 and 151.63 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.99 : 696 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.99/696 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.99x = 696 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.99x = 105,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,534.48/463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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