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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.62 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.62 and 209.86 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.62 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.62 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.62 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 142,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,625.05/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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