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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 678.55 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 678.55 and 144.30 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 678.55 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/678.55 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 678.55 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 97,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,914.77/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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