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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 677.82 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 677.82 and 208.44 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 677.82 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/677.82 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 677.82 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 141,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,284.80/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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