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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 679.20 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 679.20 and 209.20 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 679.20 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/679.20 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 679.20 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 142,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,088.64/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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