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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 680.82 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 680.82 and 210.16 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 680.82 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/680.82 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 680.82 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 143,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,081.13/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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