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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 677.47 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 677.47 and 208.17 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 677.47 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/677.47 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 677.47 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 141,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,028.93/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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