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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.15, 676.63 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.15, 676.63 and 207.44 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.15 : 676.63 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.15/676.63 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.15x = 676.63 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.15x = 140,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,362.18/451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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