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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 675.97 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 675.97 and 207 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 675.97 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/675.97 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 675.97 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 139,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,925.27/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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