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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 682.54 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 682.54 and 146.84 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 682.54 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/682.54 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 682.54 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 100,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,220.39/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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