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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 680.60 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 680.60 and 206.83 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 680.60 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/680.60 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 680.60 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 140,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,767.31/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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