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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.55, 680.11 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.55, 680.11 and 145.33 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.55 : 680.11 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.55/680.11 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.55x = 680.11 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.55x = 98,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,840.39/453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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