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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 680.34 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 680.34 and 209.99 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 680.34 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/680.34 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 680.34 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 142,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,864.60/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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