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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 678.77 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 678.77 and 209.06 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 678.77 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/678.77 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 678.77 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 141,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,905.88/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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