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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.42, 678.81 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.42, 678.81 and 209 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.42 : 678.81 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.42/678.81 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.42x = 678.81 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.42x = 141,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,871.29/452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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