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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 679.02 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 679.02 and 209.32 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 679.02 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/679.02 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 679.02 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 142,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,132.47/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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