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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 680.62 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 680.62 and 145.59 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 680.62 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/680.62 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 680.62 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 99,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,091.10/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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