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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 680.79 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 680.79 and 206.86 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 680.79 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/680.79 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 680.79 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 140,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,827.63/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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