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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 677.69 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 677.69 and 204.92 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 677.69 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/677.69 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 677.69 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 138,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,867.82/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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