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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.07, 679.56 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.07, 679.56 and 209.60 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.07 : 679.56 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.07/679.56 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.07x = 679.56 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.07x = 142,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,432.38/453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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