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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.67, 677.24 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.67, 677.24 and 208.07 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.67 : 677.24 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.67/677.24 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.67x = 677.24 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.67x = 140,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,913.33/451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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