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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 680.79 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 680.79 and 210.49 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 680.79 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/680.79 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 680.79 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 143,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,299.49/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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