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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 680.22 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 680.22 and 209.80 is: 314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 680.22 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/680.22 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 680.22 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 142,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,710.16/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.84

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