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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.56 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.56 and 145.68 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.56 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.56 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.56 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 99,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,143.98/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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