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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.12 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.12 and 208.01 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.12 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.12 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.12 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 140,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,843.31/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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