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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 679.06 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 679.06 and 144.60 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 679.06 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/679.06 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 679.06 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 98,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,195.01/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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