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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.38 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.38 and 210.59 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.38 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.38 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.38 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 143,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,281.22/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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