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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 674.46 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 674.46 and 206.04 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 674.46 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/674.46 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 674.46 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 138,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,965.74/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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