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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.06 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.06 and 209.60 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.06 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.06 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.06 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 142,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,330.98/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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