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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.92 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.92 and 145.69 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.92 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.92 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.92 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 99,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,201.17/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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