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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.14 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.14 and 145.37 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.14 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.14 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.14 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 98,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,867.82/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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