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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.59 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.59 and 204.41 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.59 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.59 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.59 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 138,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,298.38/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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