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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 678.56 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 678.56 and 144.32 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 678.56 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/678.56 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 678.56 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 97,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,925.66/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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