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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 679.84 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 679.84 and 209.76 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 679.84 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/679.84 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 679.84 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 142,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,603.24/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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