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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.49, 675.73 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.49, 675.73 and 203.56 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.49 : 675.73 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.49/675.73 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.49x = 675.73 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.49x = 137,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,549.83/450.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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