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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 676.58 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 676.58 and 207.59 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 676.58 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/676.58 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 676.58 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 140,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,451.90/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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