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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 680.45 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 680.45 and 145.34 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 680.45 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/680.45 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 680.45 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 98,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,897.58/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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