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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 678.24 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 678.24 and 208.76 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 678.24 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/678.24 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 678.24 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 141,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,585.99/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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