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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 679.35 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 679.35 and 209.16 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 679.35 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/679.35 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 679.35 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 142,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,092.85/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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