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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 679.04 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 679.04 and 209.26 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 679.04 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/679.04 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 679.04 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 142,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,095.91/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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