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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 680.97 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 680.97 and 210.36 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 680.97 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/680.97 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 680.97 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 143,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,248.85/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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