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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 675.37 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 675.37 and 207.03 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 675.37 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/675.37 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 675.37 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 139,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,821.85/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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