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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 677.79 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 677.79 and 208.50 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 677.79 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/677.79 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 677.79 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 141,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,319.22/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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