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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 679.98 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 679.98 and 145.07 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 679.98 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/679.98 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 679.98 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 98,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,644.70/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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