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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.59 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.59 and 207.58 is: 311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.59 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.59 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.59 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 140,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,446.55/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.33

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