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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 676.94 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 676.94 and 207.81 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 676.94 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/676.94 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 676.94 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 140,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,673.86/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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