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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.24 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.24 and 208.41 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.24 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.24 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.24 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 141,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,143.59/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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