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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 680.87 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 680.87 and 145.70 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 680.87 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/680.87 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 680.87 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 99,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,202.27/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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