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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680 and 209.94 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 142,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,759.20/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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