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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 674.17 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 674.17 and 206.01 is: 309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 674.17 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/674.17 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 674.17 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 138,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,885.25/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.04

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