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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.89, 679.11 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.89, 679.11 and 209.36 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.89 : 679.11 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.89/679.11 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.89x = 679.11 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.89x = 142,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,178.06/452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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