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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 679.94 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 679.94 and 145.11 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 679.94 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/679.94 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 679.94 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 98,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,665.37/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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