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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.63, 681.70 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.63, 681.70 and 146.43 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.63 : 681.70 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.63/681.70 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.63x = 681.70 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.63x = 99,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,821.33/454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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