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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 678.47 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 678.47 and 208.86 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 678.47 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/678.47 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 678.47 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 141,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,704.20/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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