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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.33 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.33 and 207.82 is: 311.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.33 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.33 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.33 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 140,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,552.69/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.57

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