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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.00, 678.97 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.00, 678.97 and 209.01 is: 313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.00 : 678.97 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.00/678.97 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.00x = 678.97 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.00x = 141,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,911.00/453.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.27

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