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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.31, 680.05 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.31, 680.05 and 145.08 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.31 : 680.05 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.31/680.05 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.31x = 680.05 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.31x = 98,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,661.65/453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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