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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.90, 679.36 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.90, 679.36 and 209.64 is: 314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.90 : 679.36 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.90/679.36 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.90x = 679.36 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.90x = 142,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,421.03/452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.46

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