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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 680.08 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 680.08 and 145.20 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 680.08 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/680.08 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 680.08 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 98,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,747.62/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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