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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 677.43 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 677.43 and 208.11 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 677.43 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/677.43 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 677.43 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 140,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,979.96/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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