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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 679.11 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 679.11 and 209.14 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 679.11 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/679.11 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 679.11 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 142,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029.07/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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