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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.71, 679.17 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.71, 679.17 and 144.59 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.71 : 679.17 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.71/679.17 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.71x = 679.17 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.71x = 98,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,202.43/452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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