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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 680.67 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 680.67 and 145.59 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 680.67 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/680.67 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 680.67 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 99,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,098.75/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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