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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 680.89 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 680.89 and 145.80 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 680.89 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/680.89 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 680.89 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 99,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,273.76/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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