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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 681.05 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 681.05 and 207.20 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 681.05 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/681.05 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 681.05 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 141,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,115.78/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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