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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 680.96 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 680.96 and 145.83 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 680.96 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/680.96 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 680.96 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 99,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,304.40/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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