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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 677.03 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 677.03 and 208.06 is: 311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 677.03 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/677.03 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 677.03 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 140,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,862.86/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.92

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