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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.45, 676.66 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.45, 676.66 and 204.84 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.45 : 676.66 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.45/676.66 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.45x = 676.66 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.45x = 138,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,606.01/451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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