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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 678.69 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 678.69 and 209.12 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 678.69 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/678.69 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 678.69 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 141,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,924.26/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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