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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 675.98 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 675.98 and 203.98 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 675.98 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/675.98 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 675.98 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 137,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,885.22/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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