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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 680.18 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 680.18 and 207.18 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 680.18 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/680.18 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 680.18 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 140,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,919.69/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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