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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.34 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.34 and 209.92 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.34 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.34 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.34 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 142,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,817.62/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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