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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 678.90 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 678.90 and 144.49 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 678.90 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/678.90 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 678.90 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 98,090.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,090.87/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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