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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.10 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.10 and 203.39 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.10 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.10 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.10 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 137,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,304.20/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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