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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.87, 682 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.87, 682 and 146.62 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.87 : 682 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.87/682 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.87x = 682 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.87x = 99,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994.84/454.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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