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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 680.13 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 680.13 and 209.88 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 680.13 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/680.13 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 680.13 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 142,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,745.68/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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