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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 677.15 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 677.15 and 204.46 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 677.15 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/677.15 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 677.15 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 138,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,448.72/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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