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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 677.70 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 677.70 and 208.26 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 677.70 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/677.70 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 677.70 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 141,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,137.80/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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