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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 679.97 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 679.97 and 209.64 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 679.97 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/679.97 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 679.97 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 142,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,549.43/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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