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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 679.61 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 679.61 and 209.94 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 679.61 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/679.61 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 679.61 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 142,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,672.88/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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