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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 675.96 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 675.96 and 207.28 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 675.96 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/675.96 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 675.96 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 140,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,112.99/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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