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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.59, 684.68 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.59, 684.68 and 144.16 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.59 : 684.68 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.59/684.68 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.59x = 684.68 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.59x = 98,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,700.02/456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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