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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.78, 679.06 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.78, 679.06 and 209.07 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.78 : 679.06 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.78/679.06 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.78x = 679.06 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.78x = 141,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,972.18/452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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