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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.15, 679.72 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.15, 679.72 and 145.03 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.15 : 679.72 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.15/679.72 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.15x = 679.72 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.15x = 98,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,579.79/453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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