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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 679.58 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 679.58 and 209.30 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 679.58 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/679.58 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 679.58 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 142,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,236.09/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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