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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 676.72 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 676.72 and 207.94 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 676.72 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/676.72 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 676.72 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 140,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,717.16/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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