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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 678.62 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 678.62 and 144.30 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 678.62 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/678.62 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 678.62 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 97,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,924.87/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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