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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 679.93 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 679.93 and 209.88 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 679.93 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/679.93 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 679.93 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 142,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,703.18/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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