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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 679.01 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 679.01 and 208.77 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 679.01 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/679.01 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 679.01 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 141,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,756.92/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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