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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 678.93 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 678.93 and 144.44 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 678.93 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/678.93 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 678.93 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 98,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,064.65/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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