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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.81 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.81 and 209.75 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.81 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.81 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.81 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 142,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,590.15/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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