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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.57, 680.31 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.57, 680.31 and 210.10 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.57 : 680.31 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.57/680.31 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.57x = 680.31 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.57x = 142,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,929.73/453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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