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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 679.55 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 679.55 and 209.39 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 679.55 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/679.55 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 679.55 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 142,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,291.63/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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