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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.23 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.23 and 207.37 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.23 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.23 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.23 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 140,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,229.82/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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