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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.27 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.27 and 209.79 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.27 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.27 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.27 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 142,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,712.79/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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