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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 674.16 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 674.16 and 205.98 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 674.16 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/674.16 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 674.16 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 138,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,863.48/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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