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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 676.17 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 676.17 and 207.18 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 676.17 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/676.17 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 676.17 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 140,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,088.90/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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