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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.59, 678.97 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.59, 678.97 and 144.43 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.59 : 678.97 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.59/678.97 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.59x = 678.97 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.59x = 98,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,063.64/452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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