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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 676.67 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 676.67 and 207.71 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 676.67 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/676.67 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 676.67 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 140,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,551.78/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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