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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 676.42 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 676.42 and 207.64 is: 311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 676.42 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/676.42 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 676.42 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 140,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,452.18/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.46

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