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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 679.74 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 679.74 and 209.76 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 679.74 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/679.74 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 679.74 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 142,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,582.26/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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