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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 680.13 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 680.13 and 145.32 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 680.13 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/680.13 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 680.13 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 98,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,836.49/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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