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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 675.57 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 675.57 and 207.74 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 675.57 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/675.57 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 675.57 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 140,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,342.91/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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