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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 682.08 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 682.08 and 146.56 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 682.08 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/682.08 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 682.08 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 99,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,964.91/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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