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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.79, 680.65 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.79, 680.65 and 145.58 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.79 : 680.65 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.79/680.65 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.79x = 680.65 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.79x = 99,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,089.03/453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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