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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.64 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.64 and 145.64 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.64 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.64 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.64 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 99,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,128.41/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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