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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675.86 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675.86 and 207.14 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675.86 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675.86 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675.86 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 139,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,993.23/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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