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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 680.99 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 680.99 and 145.70 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 680.99 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/680.99 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 680.99 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 99,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,219.51/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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