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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.81 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.81 and 209.57 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.81 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.81 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.81 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 142,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,469.48/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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