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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 677.46 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 677.46 and 208.37 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 677.46 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/677.46 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 677.46 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 141,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,164.82/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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