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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 677.52 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 677.52 and 208.32 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 677.52 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/677.52 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 677.52 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 141,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,140.97/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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