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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 677.97 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 677.97 and 208.31 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 677.97 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/677.97 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 677.97 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 141,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,224.54/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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