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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 682.15 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 682.15 and 146.52 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 682.15 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/682.15 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 682.15 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 99,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951.36/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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