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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 676.56 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 676.56 and 207.88 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 676.56 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/676.56 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 676.56 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 140,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,643.29/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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