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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.39 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.39 and 208.11 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.39 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.39 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.39 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 140,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,970.59/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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