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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 677.89 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 677.89 and 143.79 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 677.89 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/677.89 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 677.89 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 97,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,473.80/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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