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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 679.53 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 679.53 and 209.57 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 679.53 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/679.53 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 679.53 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 142,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,409.10/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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