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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.57, 678.86 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.57, 678.86 and 144.45 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.57 : 678.86 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.57/678.86 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.57x = 678.86 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.57x = 98,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,060.74/452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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