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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 677.45 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 677.45 and 204.80 is: 307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 677.45 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/677.45 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 677.45 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 138,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,738.37/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.18

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