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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 712.57 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 712.57 and 150.46 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 712.57 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/712.57 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 712.57 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 107,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,213.28/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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