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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.87, 679.65 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.87, 679.65 and 209.42 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.87 : 679.65 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.87/679.65 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.87x = 679.65 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.87x = 142,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,332.30/452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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