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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 676.61 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 676.61 and 204.57 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 676.61 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/676.61 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 676.61 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 138,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,413.08/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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