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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 681.76 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 681.76 and 146.32 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 681.76 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/681.76 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 681.76 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 99,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,755.12/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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