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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 680.13 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 680.13 and 209.73 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 680.13 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/680.13 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 680.13 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 142,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,643.66/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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