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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 679.25 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 679.25 and 209.24 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 679.25 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/679.25 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 679.25 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 142,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,121.83/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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