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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.50 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.50 and 149 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.50 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.50 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.50 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 101,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,245.50/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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