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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 679.12 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 679.12 and 209.22 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 679.12 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/679.12 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 679.12 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 142,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,085.49/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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