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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 680.36 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 680.36 and 145.41 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 680.36 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/680.36 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 680.36 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 98,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,930.42/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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