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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 677.83 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 677.83 and 208.82 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 677.83 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/677.83 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 677.83 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 141,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,544.46/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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