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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 678.51 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 678.51 and 208.71 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 678.51 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/678.51 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 678.51 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 141,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,611.82/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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