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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680.37 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680.37 and 145.45 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680.37 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680.37 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680.37 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 98,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,958.12/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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