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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 682.32 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 682.32 and 146.73 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 682.32 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/682.32 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 682.32 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 100,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,116.81/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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