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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 680.09 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 680.09 and 209.77 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 680.09 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/680.09 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 680.09 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 142,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,659.73/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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