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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 676.14 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 676.14 and 207.16 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 676.14 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/676.14 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 676.14 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 140,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,069.16/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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