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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 679.20 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 679.20 and 209.28 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 679.20 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/679.20 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 679.20 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 142,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,142.98/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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