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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.05, 679.49 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.05, 679.49 and 209.52 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.05 : 679.49 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.05/679.49 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.05x = 679.49 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.05x = 142,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,365.70/453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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