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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 679.14 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 679.14 and 209.56 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 679.14 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/679.14 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 679.14 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 142,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,320.58/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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