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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 679.69 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 679.69 and 145.01 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 679.69 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/679.69 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 679.69 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 98,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,561.85/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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