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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 676.62 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 676.62 and 207.81 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 676.62 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/676.62 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 676.62 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 140,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,608.40/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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