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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 680.64 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 680.64 and 145.60 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 680.64 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/680.64 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 680.64 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 99,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,101.18/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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