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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 679.80 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 679.80 and 145.14 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 679.80 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/679.80 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 679.80 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 98,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,666.17/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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