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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 679.54 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 679.54 and 209.96 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 679.54 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/679.54 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 679.54 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 142,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,676.22/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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