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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 678.50 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 678.50 and 209.05 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 678.50 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/678.50 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 678.50 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 141,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,835.99/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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