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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 680.78 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 680.78 and 145.86 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 680.78 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/680.78 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 680.78 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 99,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,297.84/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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