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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.49, 678.73 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.49, 678.73 and 144.34 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.49 : 678.73 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.49/678.73 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.49x = 678.73 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.49x = 97,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,967.89/452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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