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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 678.06 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 678.06 and 208.50 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 678.06 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/678.06 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 678.06 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 141,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,375.51/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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