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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 679.94 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 679.94 and 145.23 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 679.94 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/679.94 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 679.94 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 98,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,744.95/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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