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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 679.66 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 679.66 and 145.01 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 679.66 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/679.66 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 679.66 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 98,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,558.83/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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