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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 677.03 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 677.03 and 207.90 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 677.03 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/677.03 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 677.03 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 140,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,753.50/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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