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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 680.34 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 680.34 and 210 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 680.34 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/680.34 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 680.34 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 142,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,871.40/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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