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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 674.73 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 674.73 and 207.18 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 674.73 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/674.73 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 674.73 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 139,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,790.56/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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