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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 679.28 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 679.28 and 144.71 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 679.28 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/679.28 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 679.28 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 98,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,298.61/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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