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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 678.04 and 208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 678.04 and 208.39 is: 312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 678.04 = 208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/678.04 = 208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 678.04 × 208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 141,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,294.54/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.53

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