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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 678.84 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 678.84 and 144.40 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 678.84 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/678.84 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 678.84 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 98,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,024.50/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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