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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 676.45 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 676.45 and 204.42 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 676.45 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/676.45 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 676.45 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 138,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,282.70/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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