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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.62 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.62 and 147.46 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.62 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.62 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.62 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 100,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,806.61/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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