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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 684.65 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 684.65 and 148.32 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 684.65 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/684.65 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 684.65 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 101,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,547.66/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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