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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.27, 676.54 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.27, 676.54 and 207.96 is: 311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.27 : 676.54 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.27/676.54 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.27x = 676.54 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.27x = 140,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,693.26/451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.77

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