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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 679.92 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 679.92 and 145.03 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 679.92 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/679.92 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 679.92 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 98,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,610.19/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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