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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.44 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.44 and 207.28 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.44 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.44 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.44 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 140,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,212.48/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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