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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 682.30 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 682.30 and 146.72 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 682.30 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/682.30 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 682.30 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 100,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,107.06/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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