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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 675.66 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 675.66 and 207.01 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 675.66 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/675.66 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 675.66 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 139,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,868.38/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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