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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.47, 678.89 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.47, 678.89 and 209.11 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.47 : 678.89 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.47/678.89 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.47x = 678.89 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.47x = 141,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,962.69/452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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