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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 676.15 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 676.15 and 207.56 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 676.15 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/676.15 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 676.15 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 140,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341.69/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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