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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 679.92 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 679.92 and 209.06 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 679.92 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/679.92 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 679.92 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 142,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,144.08/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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