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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 678.98 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 678.98 and 144.46 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 678.98 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/678.98 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 678.98 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 98,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,085.45/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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