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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 680.51 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 680.51 and 209.77 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 680.51 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/680.51 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 680.51 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 142,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,750.58/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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