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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.85 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.85 and 207.57 is: 311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.85 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.85 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.85 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 140,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,492.72/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.46

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