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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 674.24 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 674.24 and 206.06 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 674.24 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/674.24 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 674.24 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 138,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,933.89/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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