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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 677.78 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 677.78 and 208.56 is: 312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 677.78 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/677.78 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 677.78 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 141,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,357.80/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.67

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