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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.20 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.20 and 207.26 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.20 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.20 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.20 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 140,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,149.21/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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