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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 676.60 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 676.60 and 207.43 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 676.60 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/676.60 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 676.60 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 140,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,344.93/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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