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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 679.58 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 679.58 and 144.98 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 679.58 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/679.58 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 679.58 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 98,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,525.51/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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