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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 679.56 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 679.56 and 144.92 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 679.56 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/679.56 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 679.56 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 98,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,483.81/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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