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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.28 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.28 and 208.02 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.28 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.28 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.28 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 140,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,887.79/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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