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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 676.41 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 676.41 and 207.30 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 676.41 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/676.41 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 676.41 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 140,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,219.79/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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