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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 680.76 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 680.76 and 207.80 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 680.76 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/680.76 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 680.76 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 141,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,461.93/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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