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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 680.34 and 210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 680.34 and 210.05 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 680.34 = 210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/680.34 = 210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 680.34 × 210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 142,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,905.42/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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