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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 678.80 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 678.80 and 209.13 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 678.80 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/678.80 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 678.80 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 141,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,957.44/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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