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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 680.62 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 680.62 and 210.22 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 680.62 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/680.62 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 680.62 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 143,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,079.94/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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