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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 683.44 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 683.44 and 147.48 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 683.44 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/683.44 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 683.44 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 100,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,793.73/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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