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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 676.30 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 676.30 and 207.51 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 676.30 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/676.30 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 676.30 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 140,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,339.01/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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