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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.53 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.53 and 207.42 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.53 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.53 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.53 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 140,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,325.85/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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