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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 677.61 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 677.61 and 208.14 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 677.61 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/677.61 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 677.61 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 141,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,037.75/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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