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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 680.94 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 680.94 and 210.60 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 680.94 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/680.94 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 680.94 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 143,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,405.96/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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