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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 676.76 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 676.76 and 207.64 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 676.76 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/676.76 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 676.76 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 140,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,521.41/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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