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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 679.14 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 679.14 and 144.60 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 679.14 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/679.14 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 679.14 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 98,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,203.64/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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