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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 679.76 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 679.76 and 145.05 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 679.76 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/679.76 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 679.76 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 98,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,599.19/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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