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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.47, 676.16 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.47, 676.16 and 207.17 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.47 : 676.16 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.47/676.16 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.47x = 676.16 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.47x = 140,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,080.07/450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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