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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 682.44 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 682.44 and 146.90 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 682.44 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/682.44 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 682.44 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 100,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,247.02/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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