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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 677.93 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 677.93 and 208.28 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 677.93 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/677.93 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 677.93 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 141,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,195.87/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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