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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 683.92 and 209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 683.92 and 209.23 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 683.92 = 209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/683.92 = 209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 683.92 × 209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 143,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,095.13/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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