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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 680.88 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 680.88 and 210.52 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 680.88 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/680.88 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 680.88 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 143,338.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,338.86/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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