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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 678.99 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 678.99 and 144.44 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 678.99 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/678.99 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 678.99 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 98,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,073.01/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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