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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 676.77 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 676.77 and 207.53 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 676.77 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/676.77 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 676.77 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 140,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,450.08/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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