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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.62, 746.45 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.62, 746.45 and 150.94 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.62 : 746.45 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.62/746.45 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.62x = 746.45 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.62x = 112,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,664.68/497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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