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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.30 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.30 and 209.26 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.30 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.30 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.30 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 142,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,150.32/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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