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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 674.06 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 674.06 and 206.17 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 674.06 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/674.06 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 674.06 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 138,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,968.23/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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