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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 679.14 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 679.14 and 144.59 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 679.14 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/679.14 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 679.14 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 98,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,196.85/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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