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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 677.75 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 677.75 and 208.38 is: 312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 677.75 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/677.75 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 677.75 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 141,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,230.72/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.53

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