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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 677.97 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 677.97 and 208.46 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 677.97 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/677.97 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 677.97 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 141,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,326.24/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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