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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 679.54 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 679.54 and 209.58 is: 314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 679.54 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/679.54 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 679.54 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 142,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,417.99/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.12

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