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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.77 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.77 and 209.54 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.77 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.77 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.77 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 142,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,435.61/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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