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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 679.11 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 679.11 and 209.32 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 679.11 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/679.11 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 679.11 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 142,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,151.31/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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