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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 676.48 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 676.48 and 207.84 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 676.48 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/676.48 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 676.48 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 140,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,599.60/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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