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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.83, 679.47 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.83, 679.47 and 209.31 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.83 : 679.47 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.83/679.47 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.83x = 679.47 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.83x = 142,219.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,219.87/452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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