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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 677.78 and 208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 677.78 and 208.43 is: 312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 677.78 = 208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/677.78 = 208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 677.78 × 208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 141,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,269.69/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.52

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