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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 681.03 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 681.03 and 210.42 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 681.03 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/681.03 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 681.03 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 143,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,302.33/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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