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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 680.55 and 209.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 680.55 and 209.69 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 680.55 = 209.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/680.55 = 209.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 680.55 × 209.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 142,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,704.07/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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