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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.39 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.39 and 210.11 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.39 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.39 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.39 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 142,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,956.74/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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