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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 675.81 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 675.81 and 207.50 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 675.81 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/675.81 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 675.81 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 140,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,227.20/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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