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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 676.31 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 676.31 and 207.51 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 676.31 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/676.31 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 676.31 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 140,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,340.05/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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