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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 677.47 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 677.47 and 208.44 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 677.47 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/677.47 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 677.47 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 141,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,211.33/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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