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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.99, 682.46 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.99, 682.46 and 146.83 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.99 : 682.46 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.99/682.46 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.99x = 682.46 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.99x = 100,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,205.60/454.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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