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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 680.48 and 210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 680.48 and 210.05 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 680.48 = 210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/680.48 = 210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 680.48 × 210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 142,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,934.82/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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