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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 679.99 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 679.99 and 209.72 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 679.99 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/679.99 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 679.99 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 142,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,609.07/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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