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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 680.84 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 680.84 and 145.77 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 680.84 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/680.84 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 680.84 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 99,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,248.96/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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