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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 679.90 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 679.90 and 210 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 679.90 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/679.90 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 679.90 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 142,779
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,779/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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