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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 680.06 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 680.06 and 145.27 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 680.06 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/680.06 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 680.06 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 98,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,792.13/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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