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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 679.52 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 679.52 and 209.37 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 679.52 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/679.52 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 679.52 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 142,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,270.06/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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