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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 677.04 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 677.04 and 207.55 is: 311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 677.04 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/677.04 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 677.04 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 140,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,519.65/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.60

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