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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 677.63 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 677.63 and 208.22 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 677.63 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/677.63 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 677.63 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 141,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,091.69/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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