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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 675.81 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 675.81 and 207.06 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 675.81 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/675.81 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 675.81 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 139,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,933.22/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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