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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 676.33 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 676.33 and 207.41 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 676.33 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/676.33 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 676.33 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 140,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,278.78/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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