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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 678.88 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 678.88 and 144.47 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 678.88 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/678.88 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 678.88 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 98,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078.72/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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