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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 677.94 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 677.94 and 208.92 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 677.94 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/677.94 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 677.94 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 141,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,635.22/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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