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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.69, 677.05 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.69, 677.05 and 208.01 is: 311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.69 : 677.05 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.69/677.05 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.69x = 677.05 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.69x = 140,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,833.17/451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.79

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