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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 679.36 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 679.36 and 144.83 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 679.36 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/679.36 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 679.36 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 98,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,391.71/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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