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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 678.02 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 678.02 and 208.37 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 678.02 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/678.02 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 678.02 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 141,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,280.85/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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