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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 680.00 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 680.00 and 209.73 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 680.00 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/680.00 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 680.00 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 142,616.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,616.92/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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