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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 676.77 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 676.77 and 204.70 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 676.77 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/676.77 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 676.77 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 138,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,533.13/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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