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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 678.56 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 678.56 and 209.01 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 678.56 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/678.56 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 678.56 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 141,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,824.78/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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