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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 679.52 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 679.52 and 149.04 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 679.52 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/679.52 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 679.52 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 101,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,275.66/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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