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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 676.44 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 676.44 and 207.92 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 676.44 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/676.44 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 676.44 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 140,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,642.02/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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