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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 679.55 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 679.55 and 209.46 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 679.55 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/679.55 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 679.55 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 142,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,337.50/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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