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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 679.94 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 679.94 and 209.82 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 679.94 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/679.94 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 679.94 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 142,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,665.01/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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