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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 676.91 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 676.91 and 208.07 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 676.91 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/676.91 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 676.91 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 140,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,840.24/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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